England won by five wickets over Scotland In the 23rd match of Group C ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026Played at Eden Gardens. After electing to bowl first, England restricted Scotland to 152 in 19.4 overs and then chased down the target in 18.2 overs. Tom Banton and a clinical bowling effort led by Adil Rashid.
Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer lead England’s bowling
England, who won the toss and chose to field, struck early Jofra ArcherThe new ball looks sharp. George Munsey It fell cheaply to 4 and Brandon McMullen Departed for a duck, putting Scotland under immediate pressure. However, Michael Jones The entertainer countered with 33 off 20 balls, hitting five boundaries and a six to keep the scoreboard ticking.
The backbone of Scotland’s innings came from the captain Richie BerringtonHe played a responsible but aggressive knock at 49 off 32 deliveries. With five fours and two sixes, Berrington steadied the innings and forged useful partnerships, esp Tom BruceContributing to 24 off 18 balls. Their position briefly threatened to overtake Scotland after 160.
And England’s spinners pulled back those in the middle. Adil Rashid He was an outstanding performer, breaking key partnerships at crucial moments, picking up three wickets for 36 runs in four overs. Liam Dawson While chipped with two wickets, Archer and Jamie Overton retained control at death. Scotland scored 152 after losing their last few wickets.
Early shocks for England in the chase
England’s response did not start smoothly. Phil Salt and If Buttler both fell cheaply, leaving England at 2 for 10 and briefly giving Scotland hope. Bradley Currie and McMullen struck early using some moves under the lights.
Jacob Bethell and Banton then rebuilt the innings with a calm and calculated partnership. Bethell acted as the anchor with 28 off 32 balls, allowing Banton to find his rhythm.
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Tom Banton continues the chase with a classy fifty
Banton made the difference on the night. His 63 off 41 balls, with four boundaries and three sixes, swung the momentum decisively in England’s favour. Banton mixed timing with placement, punishing loose deliveries and keeping the required ratio under control.
Although Harry Brooke and Sam Curran fell cheap Will Jacks ensured no more hiccups. Curran’s 28 off 20 balls, including two sixes, provided the final point. Jacks also reached a quick 16 and England crossed the line in 18.2 overs to secure a valuable five-wicket victory.
The Scottish bowlers tried to continue the contest. Currie, Brad Will and Michael Leask and every goalkeeper took it Oliver Davidson Impressed with his economy figures of 12 for 1 in his two overs. However, Mark Watt He proved costly, conceding 43 runs in three overs, which eased the pressure in the chase. In the end, England’s experience of fighting tight chases and their disciplined bowling performance proved decisive.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
Banton brings us home! 💪
Victory in Kolkata by 10 balls 🙌 pic.twitter.com/yfFpsUm2fN
— England Cricket (@englandcricket) February 14, 2026
Tom Banton’s brilliance with the bat helped England to a crucial win over Scotland👏
He wins @aramco POTM🎖️
📝: https://t.co/3vSBGUbVTo pic.twitter.com/xDimEO4P3U
— ICC (@ICC) February 14, 2026
Tom Banton sees England brilliantly not out with 63 off 41 balls at home! 🔥🔥#SenBezidir pic.twitter.com/tFcKWJlJqj
— Somerset Cricket 🏆 (@SomersetCCC) February 14, 2026
MAT’S PLAYER TOM BANTON MATCHED 63* OFF 41 BALLS FOR KNOCKU’S VICTORY. pic.twitter.com/aZBC2VpJvS
— SQ Sports Network (@SaadatQasi85304) February 14, 2026
Tom Banton — Man of the Match and star of the day! ❤️🏴 pic.twitter.com/KniAgArc2b
— Brooky 🏴 (@88Brooky) February 14, 2026
Tom Banton has been a revelation for this English side in this T20 WC 2026. They fought feebly, but found a pearl in it. Now he just wins their matches.
He had all the talent in the world, no doubt about it, but it wasn’t executed at the highest level. He is aggressive… pic.twitter.com/nUTRteZ7t9
— Akshat (@Akshatgoel1408) February 14, 2026
Tom Banton’s superb bowling keeps us in the tournament #ENGvsSCO https://t.co/67TYg3YuZ6
— Baroness Neville-Rolfe DBE CMG (@LNevilleRolfe) February 14, 2026
I’m glad Tom Banton is running and doing well. What helped him was playing for his county and getting time in the middle. Now it shows for England too.
– Oh. (@AFCMet) February 14, 2026
England hold their nerve to chase down 153 and secure a 5 wicket win over Scotland 🙌#ENGvSCO #T20WorldCup2026 pic.twitter.com/QChvoMGBkK
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) February 14, 2026
How many better one-day bowlers in England than Adil Rashid? Still very good
— Andrew Moon (@mrandrewmoon) February 14, 2026
Turn around. Drift. Authority 🌀
No bowler turned this World Cup like Adil Rashid 🔥
His average spin is 4.5°, while other bowlers struggle to turn the ball. pic.twitter.com/YXYDA6QwRC
— Arman Singh Rajput 🙂 (@IamArman45) February 14, 2026
